Building your own app: There are many great tools out there, that will allow you to be a creator of your own app! All have different abilities, different platforms and different outcomes. The choice is, which one fits your need?
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Free, 2D, flash game creator, for any platform. Can publish and share right after making it. You can then post it onto 3rd party website to generate an income from the app which you have created.
This is a greate Vector Graphics Website especially because there is no coding required. You only use asimple drag and drop method. But, this website is only meant for small, vectors graphic games, images are simple and made up of dots.
No coding required; simple drag and drop method
Only meant for small, vectors graphic games, images are simple and made up of dots.
This is a freeware apply Google that serves as a simple tool to make apps for Android based gadgets. It is very simple, freee and allow you to use your existing Google account to operate it.
This is app is suitable for someone that is good at descriptive writing, because the management team needs a fully specified description so that the they will fully understand what one's app will do. By doing this, one has higher chance of having their app to be accepted.
I experimented with the app maker to see how was the process of creating a free app, when I finished this experiment they said that the would have to review it to see that it would be approved. I don’t posses any expectations that my app will be approved, but still this experience was good because I now posses certain knowledge about the format of the app I just created. Of course that the app I just created is based upon a simple program which uses true or false answers and a question. They possessed a minimum of 14 questions so that you could upload you app for approval, and it was pretty easy to generate this app, of course this is probably because this program is simple by itself. The app itself was about simple facts regarding staying fit and going to the gym, because I actually didn’t perform any investigation at all I had to invent certain facts regarding this topic, because the point of creating this app wasn’t to make it coherent, but to see how was the process of actually creating it.
This app is very easy too follow and doesnt require much time, but it doesnt allow you to do complicated graphics and
Easy to use build; Apps ready 6 weeks after you make it, unless you want to pay.
Has to have at least 15 pages; no choices of animation, size of text or image
an online app builder which you can use to easily make your own iPhone apps. "This app is very good however when you get to the last stage of publishing the app, there is a choice to complete one offer of 9 and none of them are free except NETFLIX, which asks you to create an account for a free 1 month trial. You have to submit your credit card to the registration because they begin to charge right after the first month."
intuitive and simple to use app builder--trial version is free- only for personal apps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W671W0QwgdQ - A cool video tutorial showing how corona is used. Its challenging at first but once you get the hang of it, it can be used to make really cool and interesting things.
Corona is confusing to use at first but once you understand simple coding it becomes much simpler and open to loads of options.
This tool has a free access and allows you to create nice apps. It is a world known website used to develop apps for your phone. It is easy to use, it has great images and it is a great source to create something worth using. It provides a place to put your app so it is quickly found. Even though you have to buy the program, it allows a trial for you to create and app.
Corona is not a free app maker because you got to pay $349 but there is a download for a trial version. It is obligatory to register on the website, before you can download the trial version. While it’s downloading it takes a good amount of time but then, it gives you the opportunity to choose your format between Mac and PC. It includes the following features like any other app maker by editing the information on an app that is already made. The following video is an example of how to use Corona and I would recommend this to the people that are doing apps for iPhone users. Click Here
Review - Estuardo
Corona is a simple, easy to use interface that can help you with creating apps. Nevertheless, you need to actually do a little research to learn how to use it. Also it costs, but you can have a 30 day trial. If you are only going to use it for a month, you can really use this software to make great things.
Corona is a free to try app building software, and requires you to pay if you choose to upload it to iTunes. However, it is very user friendly, and offers a multitude of resources to help you reach your goal. It has been featured in various TV shows and magazines, and has helped to create various #1 apps. What sets Corona apart from other app building software is that they offer more than 500 different resources and codes to help you create your app.
Despite the large cost to upload your app ($349), Corona is a fun program that helps people who want to get better and more experienced at building apps.
Create your own games easily-online.Scratch is a program that lets the user program without actually knowing any type of code. The programming works by simple drag and drop of commands. It is such a simple program that Elementary students can use it. This program uses simple commands like the "if" command. It is such user-friendly program that you can even make you own images in it.You can also add sound effects, recordings that can be either as background music or sounds that you drag and drop and decide when they should play.It is a great app building software if you want to create a quick, easy to use, simple app but isn't ideal for complicated applications. There are also very helpful tutorials in order to learn the basics of this program so you could take it on further. You can find them at: LearnScratch Scratch is an easy to use app building device, it takes about 30 minutes to use it is also very simple. The process of making the app is very easy, it just takes choosing a character to use and choosing what actions you want it to do.
Scratch is an app making program that is very useful for beginners like myself. It allows us to manipulate certain sprites with different activities. We can add motion, rotation, and many more different activities. It revolves around a drag and drop system which utilizes x and y coordinates. It is very easy and simple to use, but it still yields that possibility of creating wonderful apps.
When using scratch you get to see results as soon as you start, It is a simple and productive program and you don’t need any type of experience or background, anyone can use it no matter what their age is and as mentioned before I would say that Scratch is one of the most user-friendly programs which allows you to use your creativity to create projects and it also allows you to share it with the online scratch community or download it
This site is free and it is used to make mobile apps. You have to download the program to use it but in the site you can see several demos to see what kind of apps are made with it. If you go to style & design tab in the main page, you can select different themes, icons, etc. you can use to make your own app. To download, you have to give them your e-mail address. It looks complex according to the tutorial because there are special codes you have to use for the program.
This is a tool that is usually used by companies, when they want to create applications because it asks you many details about your business before even starting to create an application. This app-creator isn’t as satisfactory as others since you don’t create too much of it. The only things that you do is to insert images such as backgrounds for your app, and miscellaneous pictures that are standing out there. This tool only lets you create things such as quizzes, tests and trivia. I don’t recommend this app-creator if you want to create a complex app, but if you want it simple and are lazy, use this one.
This tool (Build an App) appears to be used by many companies because when I wanted to sign in and try it out, it was requested of me to provide all my business information, thus I believe this is not the right program for me. At first sight, the program seemed very simple yet once my account was created and I was set to give it a shot, I found it rather confusing. This is most certainly not the best app-creator out there because the only features it offered was that of inserting pictures, as well as taking quizzes and tests. In conclusion, I was not pleased with Build an App because it does not allow me to create the application that I have in mind.
Buzztouch is an intriguing tool for app builders. It is a tool that helps people make mobile apps and manange their content in those apps. Anyong can use this tool, and it is completely free of charge, only requiring the user to have limited understanding of technology and the Internet.
What? Free of Charge? There must be some hidden costs, what are they? Believe it or not there are no hidden costs. To start making your app, all you have to do is create an account on www.buzztouch.com, and then you’re ready to start building your app, it’s that simple. On their website they have many user contributed resources, and a forum where you can mention any problem you have.
Sadly, Buzztouch does not compile the software for you, and instead require you to do it for yourself. However, this is a relatively simple process, and the fact that Buzztouch is completely free more than makes up for this.
The interface is not very customizable. Also, the app is not available for testing before downloading the source code.
Overall, this is a good product for people who are just messing around, and is perfect for experimenting.
Google's App
"Google's App Inventor is a bit more intimidating. A Web-based tool, Google's take on DIY app creation feels more like a simplified version of a traditional developer tool than a piece of consumer software. While it doesn't ask of its users any specific programming knowledge, it does require them to have—or be willing to develop—some understanding of the basics of app architecture, such as how the code interacts with the elements that end up onscreen. What keeps this sometime abstract experience grounded is one novel feature: App Inventor connects directly to your Android phone in real time, allowing you to test your app on your phone as you make changes.
Create games for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and HTML5. No coding required.
" Using GameSalad feels more like editing a PowerPoint presentation than developing a mobile application. Two hours after opening the program, I had my own side-scrolling space shooter in the can. It wasn't quite ready for the App Store—my "spaceship" was a crude cutout of my head, and my "laser battles" took place against a photo background of my living room—but nonetheless, it was a game. A few more days of practice could have netted something presentable. It's easy to let your imagination run away with GameSalad, which is probably the point.
This tool is great for entertaining your audience. As said in the name, you will advertize using a game. It helps make a simple drag & drop game with the background you want and items.
To be able to use GameSalad, you do not need to be a pro. It is a very enjoyable game creation software and it works for all Apple's mobile devices and also online. It is a game creator, and it is very simple to do for beginners. The designs are in 2D, and the games are made by designing scenes. You can also create the characters and the moves one wants in GameSalad. More importantly, it is a drag and drop program. It is very basic and can work really work for beginners.
Gamesalad is a really easy to use software, and you can build simple apps very quickly. I allready have it in my computer, and it didn't cost anything. It was easy to download and it was fast. I like it because I almost have the hang of it, and I have only watched a couple of videos. It seems difficult, but in fact it is very easy.
Game salad si probabyly the easiest app building tool t use. It is the easiest to build and easy to publish, It is also free. Theerefore, you do not have to be a geek in order to use it, you just need a good idea! You can oublish ofr Iphone, internet or ipad, its great!!!!Sebastian Diaz
FREE (WITH ADS) Anyone, from school students to large businesses and work men can easily work with this program to create applications used in the advertising of products, ideas, events and even services. The actual development of the apps itself is pretty simple as well. The webpage provides a variety of templates to use and has a Showcase full of examples of products made by other users for inspiration. It also allows the addition of different elements such as videos, photos, text, quizzes, maps, coupons etc. It requires no previous experience and includes no form of coding. To create an app, the creation of an account is necessary yet the process is fairly easy and begins with simply pressing "Start" and typing the title of the app.
Consequently, it can be concluded that this building application software is applicable to all ages, since both the process and instructions are those of a fifth grader.
It can take time, be limited to the information but you can put your own touch!
Mippin is an easy to make, quick app building soft ware that has created award-winning apps, as well as their one of a kind “world-leading app creation platforms.” This app creation program allows people to create free apps, as well as join their membership program to use the Pro App Builders. Mippin allows you to create apps for various platforms, with the only downside that it can only be made on phones. For example, only iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Nokia, and Symbian are available.
The process to make the app is simple. What is required for this app is an RSS feed, which Mippin ((m) App Factory) makes it for you. Then you link the RSS feed to one of your research/ information platform, for example your YouTube profile. After this step, you choose your layout, add your information, edit the title of the app, add your own personal touches, and you’re done.
WARNING- ONLY IF YOU LIKE BUILDING APPS AND YOU WANT TO BUY---VERY EXPENSIVE
AppIncubator
WARNING-THEY BUILD IT FOR YOU---If you use this, and they don't think its a good idea- they wont make it; also time constraints may apply; However, what a great way to test if your product idea is actually worth anything!
SWEB APPS - Shalini Raman This program is an online service where anyone can build an iPhone app without having a previous knowledge of coding. The creators have already installed pre made templates that are ready to use, where you can also customize elements: background and thumbnails. You start out by picking a category such as: Restaurant, Retail, Business, and many more. Then you chose the buttons that you desire to include in your app. The software even allows you to create a mobile storefront so inventory is managed by Sweb Apps. There is a downside to the service is that to create an app there is a required amount of money that has to be paid.
Poor review: Review by Gaeun: It is free and you can create iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Window apps. However, it is like creating advertisements. You can put only information about a company or something. Also, there is a limited number of visitors. Only 100 people can visit per month. Also, you cannot upload into Android Market neither Itunes. On the other hand, you can put unlimited number of widgets and gadgets in your App.
Poor review: Review by Gaeun: You have to pay $25 per month to use this software. However, you can do free trial for 14 days. You can create mobile web apps or widgets. It is built with HTML5 and without any codes.
Building your own app: There are many great tools out there, that will allow you to be a creator of your own app! All have different abilities, different platforms and different outcomes. The choice is, which one fits your need?
Can publish and share right after making it. You can
then post it onto 3rd party website to generate an
income from the app which you have created.
only meant for small, vectors graphic games, images are simple and made up of dots.
simple drag and drop method
simple tool to make apps for Android based gadgets.
It is very simple, freee and allow you to use your existing
Google account to operate it.
This is app is suitable for someone that is good at descriptive writing, because the management team needs a fully specified description so that the they will fully understand what one's app will do. By doing this, one has higher chance of having their app to be accepted.
I experimented with the app maker to see how was the process of creating a free app, when I finished this experiment they said that the would have to review it to see that it would be approved. I don’t posses any expectations that my app will be approved, but still this experience was good because I now posses certain knowledge about the format of the app I just created. Of course that the app I just created is based upon a simple program which uses true or false answers and a question. They possessed a minimum of 14 questions so that you could upload you app for approval, and it was pretty easy to generate this app, of course this is probably because this program is simple by itself. The app itself was about simple facts regarding staying fit and going to the gym, because I actually didn’t perform any investigation at all I had to invent certain facts regarding this topic, because the point of creating this app wasn’t to make it coherent, but to see how was the process of actually creating it.
Apps ready 6 weeks after you make it, unless you want to pay.
no choices of animation, size of text or image
"This app is very good however when you get to the last stage of publishing the app, there is a choice to complete one offer of 9 and none of them are free except NETFLIX, which asks you to create an account for a free 1 month trial. You have to submit your credit card to the registration because they begin to charge right after the first month."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W671W0QwgdQ - A cool video tutorial showing how corona is used. Its challenging at first but once you get the hang of it, it can be used to make really cool and interesting things.
Corona is confusing to use at first but once you understand simple coding it becomes much simpler and open to loads of options.
This tool has a free access and allows you to create nice apps. It is a world known website used to develop apps for your phone. It is easy to use, it has great images and it is a great source to create something worth using. It provides a place to put your app so it is quickly found. Even though you have to buy the program, it allows a trial for you to create and app.
Corona is not a free app maker because you got to pay $349 but there is a download for a trial version. It is obligatory to register on the website, before you can download the trial version. While it’s downloading it takes a good amount of time but then, it gives you the opportunity to choose your format between Mac and PC. It includes the following features like any other app maker by editing the information on an app that is already made. The following video is an example of how to use Corona and I would recommend this to the people that are doing apps for iPhone users. Click Here
Review - Estuardo
Corona is a simple, easy to use interface that can help you with creating apps. Nevertheless, you need to actually do a little research to learn how to use it. Also it costs, but you can have a 30 day trial. If you are only going to use it for a month, you can really use this software to make great things.
Corona is a free to try app building software, and requires you to pay if you choose to upload it to iTunes. However, it is very user friendly, and offers a multitude of resources to help you reach your goal. It has been featured in various TV shows and magazines, and has helped to create various #1 apps. What sets Corona apart from other app building software is that they offer more than 500 different resources and codes to help you create your app.
Despite the large cost to upload your app ($349), Corona is a fun program that helps people who want to get better and more experienced at building apps.
There are also very helpful tutorials in order to learn the basics of this program so you could take it on further. You can find them at: LearnScratch
Scratch is an easy to use app building device, it takes about 30 minutes to use it is also very simple. The process of making the app is very easy, it just takes choosing a character to use and choosing what actions you want it to do.
Scratch is an app making program that is very useful for beginners like myself. It allows us to manipulate certain sprites with different activities. We can add motion, rotation, and many more different activities. It revolves around a drag and drop system which utilizes x and y coordinates. It is very easy and simple to use, but it still yields that possibility of creating wonderful apps.
When using scratch you get to see results as soon as you start, It is a simple and productive program and you don’t need any type of experience or background, anyone can use it no matter what their age is and as mentioned before I would say that Scratch is one of the most user-friendly programs which allows you to use your creativity to create projects and it also allows you to share it with the online scratch community or download it
This site is free and it is used to make mobile apps. You have to download the program to use it but in the site you can see several demos to see what kind of apps are made with it. If you go to style & design tab in the main page, you can select different themes, icons, etc. you can use to make your own app. To download, you have to give them your e-mail address. It looks complex according to the tutorial because there are special codes you have to use for the program.
Example on how to add a Video
This tool (Build an App) appears to be used by many companies because when I wanted to sign in and try it out, it was requested of me to provide all my business information, thus I believe this is not the right program for me. At first sight, the program seemed very simple yet once my account was created and I was set to give it a shot, I found it rather confusing. This is most certainly not the best app-creator out there because the only features it offered was that of inserting pictures, as well as taking quizzes and tests. In conclusion, I was not pleased with Build an App because it does not allow me to create the application that I have in mind.
Buzztouch is an intriguing tool for app builders. It is a tool that helps people make mobile apps and manange their content in those apps. Anyong can use this tool, and it is completely free of charge, only requiring the user to have limited understanding of technology and the Internet.
What? Free of Charge? There must be some hidden costs, what are they? Believe it or not there are no hidden costs. To start making your app, all you have to do is create an account on www.buzztouch.com, and then you’re ready to start building your app, it’s that simple. On their website they have many user contributed resources, and a forum where you can mention any problem you have.
Sadly, Buzztouch does not compile the software for you, and instead require you to do it for yourself. However, this is a relatively simple process, and the fact that Buzztouch is completely free more than makes up for this.
The interface is not very customizable. Also, the app is not available for testing before downloading the source code.
Overall, this is a good product for people who are just messing around, and is perfect for experimenting.
Read more: How To Make Your Own Apps - Popular Mechanics "
Make games with GameSalad Creator
Create games for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and HTML5. No coding required."
Using GameSalad feels more like editing a PowerPoint presentation than developing a mobile application. Two hours after opening the program, I had my own side-scrolling space shooter in the can. It wasn't quite ready for the App Store—my "spaceship" was a crude cutout of my head, and my "laser battles" took place against a photo background of my living room—but nonetheless, it was a game. A few more days of practice could have netted something presentable. It's easy to let your imagination run away with GameSalad, which is probably the point.
This tool is great for entertaining your audience. As said in the name, you will advertize using a game. It helps make a simple drag & drop game with the background you want and items.
To be able to use GameSalad, you do not need to be a pro. It is a very enjoyable game creation software and it works for all Apple's mobile devices and also online. It is a game creator, and it is very simple to do for beginners. The designs are in 2D, and the games are made by designing scenes. You can also create the characters and the moves one wants in GameSalad. More importantly, it is a drag and drop program. It is very basic and can work really work for beginners.
Read more: How To Make Your Own Apps - Popular Mechanics "
Review - Estuardo Masias
Gamesalad is a really easy to use software, and you can build simple apps very quickly. I allready have it in my computer, and it didn't cost anything. It was easy to download and it was fast. I like it because I almost have the hang of it, and I have only watched a couple of videos. It seems difficult, but in fact it is very easy.
Game salad si probabyly the easiest app building tool t use. It is the easiest to build and easy to publish, It is also free. Theerefore, you do not have to be a geek in order to use it, you just need a good idea! You can oublish ofr Iphone, internet or ipad, its great!!!!Sebastian Diaz
Anyone, from school students to large businesses and work men can easily work with this program to create applications used in the advertising of products, ideas, events and even services.
The actual development of the apps itself is pretty simple as well. The webpage provides a variety of templates to use and has a Showcase full of examples of products made by other users for inspiration.
It also allows the addition of different elements such as videos, photos, text, quizzes, maps, coupons etc.
It requires no previous experience and includes no form of coding. To create an app, the creation of an account is necessary yet the process is fairly easy and begins with simply pressing "Start" and typing the title of the app.
Consequently, it can be concluded that this building application software is applicable to all ages, since both the process and instructions are those of a fifth grader.
It can take time, be limited to the information but you can put your own touch!
Mippin is an easy to make, quick app building soft ware that has created award-winning apps, as well as their one of a kind “world-leading app creation platforms.” This app creation program allows people to create free apps, as well as join their membership program to use the Pro App Builders. Mippin allows you to create apps for various platforms, with the only downside that it can only be made on phones. For example, only iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Nokia, and Symbian are available.
The process to make the app is simple. What is required for this app is an RSS feed, which Mippin ((m) App Factory) makes it for you. Then you link the RSS feed to one of your research/ information platform, for example your YouTube profile. After this step, you choose your layout, add your information, edit the title of the app, add your own personal touches, and you’re done.
SWEB APPS - Shalini Raman
This program is an online service where anyone can build an iPhone app without having a previous knowledge of coding. The creators have already installed pre made templates that are ready to use, where you can also customize elements: background and thumbnails. You start out by picking a category such as: Restaurant, Retail, Business, and many more. Then you chose the buttons that you desire to include in your app. The software even allows you to create a mobile storefront so inventory is managed by Sweb Apps. There is a downside to the service is that to create an app there is a required amount of money that has to be paid.
Review by Gaeun: It is free and you can create iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Window apps. However, it is like creating
advertisements. You can put only information about a company or something. Also, there is a limited number of visitors. Only 100 people can visit per month. Also, you cannot upload into Android Market neither Itunes. On the other hand, you can put unlimited number of widgets and gadgets in your App.
Review by Gaeun: You have to pay $25 per month to use this software. However, you can do free trial for 14 days. You can create mobile web apps or widgets. It is built with HTML5 and without any codes.